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PAS Youth can have its pick, but Perikatan’s Supreme Council will choose its PM candidate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The decision on who will be Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) prime minister candidate will remain with its Supreme Council, Datuk Radzi Jidin said today. The PN information chief and Putrajaya MP said any names floated before
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Federal government keeps Petronas, but states to see bigger share through new deals, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The ownership of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) remains with the federal government, although steps were taken to enhance the participation of states through strategic collaboration platforms, joint project implementation, and involvement in the value chain,
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Semporna’s tourism boom bites back
SEMPORNA, Aug 15 — Once a rugged coastal town, Semporna has transformed into a thriving hub for tourists, with thousands arriving daily to explore the pristine islands off Sabah’s east coast. An estimated 2,000 visitors, mostly from mainland China, now
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King awards ‘Datuk’ title to 21SSG commander, Johor Regent’s aide
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 14 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has conferred the Darjah Sultan Ibrahim Johor Yang Amat Disanjungi Pangkat Yang Kedua, Dato’ Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Johor (DMIJ), on the Commander of the 21st Special Service Group
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Bukit Aman joins probe into assault on Rafizi’s son at Putrajaya mall, suspect still unidentified
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — Police said officers from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department have been roped in to assist in ongoing investigations following an assault against the son of former minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli at a shopping
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Two Chinese nationals charged with spying after flying drone near KL security building
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Police have arrested two Chinese nationals suspected of trespassing into a security forces building area, which is a restricted zone here, on August 6. Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohammad Lazim Ismail said the
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Penang eyes digital economy leadership as GDP, tech sector surge
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Penang state government said today it is in a great position to lead the way to contribute towards the country’s digital economy. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang contributed seven per cent of the
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Sarawak premier urges Asean, China to keep South China Sea peaceful
KUCHING, Aug 14 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Asean and China to maintain stability and foster constructive cooperation in the South China Sea to ensure continued peace and prosperity in the region. Speaking at
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Anwar calls for united front to strengthen Bumiputera entrepreneur development
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said stronger coordination among implementers of Bumiputera entrepreneur development initiatives is crucial to ensure efforts are focused, complementary, and make the most of each party’s strengths. In a Facebook
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MACC, embassy to launch anti-graft programmes in Indonesia
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 — The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta has expressed its commitment to working with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on an anti-corruption education initiative for Malaysian officials and students in the republic. MACC Community Education Division (PenMas) director
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